As If It Were Yesterday Film Screening and Q&A

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

To honor acts of loving-kindness and to mark the film’s 40th anniversary, BJ presents the award-winning documentary film, As If It Were Yesterday/Comme Si C’etait Hier (1980) by Myriam Abramowicz and Esther […]

Event Series Purim Spiel Rehearsals

Purim Spiel Rehearsals

Location given upon registration

The BJ Theater Company’s Purim Spiel, featuring a cast of kindergartners-8th graders, is a splashy, spectacular show! Families received a detailed rehearsal schedule from Emma after auditions.

Teaching in Memory of Shira Palmer Sherman

Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

On the eve of the Iowa caucuses, we will explore the history of the Jewish vote in America; with Steve Rabinowitz, former Bill Clinton White House press aide and image maker. Is the year that American Jews will finally tack conservative? Register now.

Mindful of Tzedek

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join Rabbi Marc Margolius, senior program director of the Institute of Jewish Spirituality, for an exploration of justice in our individual lives, bringing mindfulness and contemplative practice toward the cultivation of righteousness. Register now at bj.org/mindfuloftzedek.

Event Series Teen Midnight Run Prep

Teen Midnight Run Prep

Sanders-Gardner Teen Lounge 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Midnight Run coordinates over 1,000 relief missions per year, in which volunteers from churches, synagogues, schools, and other civic groups distribute food, clothing, blankets, and personal care items to the homeless on the streets of New York City. For more information on how you can help, visit bj.org/teenmidnightrunprep.

Putting the Mitzvah in B’nai Mitzvah

Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Fifth grade families are invited to come explore the idea of mitzvot, and think more about the meaning behind the ritual of B’nai Mitzvah. Breakfast will be served. Sign up now at bj.org/5thgradebmitzvah.

BJ/SPSA Racial Justice Task Force Meeting

SPSA Sanctuary 263 West 86th Street, New York, NY, United States

We’ll hear from members of both communities who attended the civil rights trip in November and have a chance to discuss where things stand in our work with AFJ, and where else members of BJ and SPSA might be of assistance. Register now.

Shtisel Uncovered: The New Haredim

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join BJ and New Israel Fund for an urgent conversation on the major political and social changes taking place within Israel—with Yehonatan Indursky, creator of the critically-acclaimed Netflix drama Shtisel, and Pnina Pfeuffer, pathbreaking haredi social activist. Register now at bj.org/shtiseluncovered.

$10 – $18

Connections and BJ Archives Photo-a-thon

Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Connections is partnering with the BJ Archives team to help identify people and places from the 1990s. We will provide a light nosh and great company while you help us make the BJ archives stronger. To R.S.V.P., email Ellen Metzger at metzger.ellen@gmail.com.

Event Series Feminism, Equity, and Inclusion with Rabbi Felicia Sol

Feminism, Equity, and Inclusion with Rabbi Felicia Sol

Sanders-Gardner Teen Lounge 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join Rabbi Felicia Sol for three roundtable sessions about current events—focusing on feminism, equity, and inclusion, and what Jewish texts say about them. This program is open to 8th-11th graders in the BJ Teen Program. Register now at bj.org/feminismequityinclusion.

Event Series Introduction to Judaism

Introduction to Judaism

Remote Access Only NY, United States

In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to transition this event to remote access only. Details on how […]

Hamentaschen Bake-off Leadership Team

Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Are you a superstar baker? Do you love making hamentaschen and helping others to make them, too? Join the leadership team for our inaugural Hamentaschen Bake-off! Register now.

Jew Too? “Marry Me?”

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join BJ and Lab/Shul for a live podcast recording with Aamir Wyne, Danielle Durchslag, Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, and Rabbi Roly Matalon, celebrating and exploring the growing diversity of the American Jewish family. Register now. 

Event Series The Forgiveness Landscape

The Forgiveness Landscape

Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Rabbi Marcelo Bronstein will guide us as we wrestle with questions of forgiveness through a Jewish lens, exploring models of forgiveness and trying to bring them to our own experience. Each class will include text study, discussion, and mindfulness practice.

Event Series Bo-i Kallah

Bo-i Kallah

Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

On the first Friday of every month, join Rabbi Roly Matalon and BJ Music Director Dan Nadel for an alternative Kabbalat Shabbat service featuring melodies from the Sephardi and Mizrahi traditions, verses of Shir haShirim (Song of Songs), and beautiful piyutim (liturgical poems).